winning

[win-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that wins.

   Antonyms: losing

2. Usually winnings something that is won, especially money.

3. Mining.

   1. any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted.

   2. a bed of coal ready for mining.

adjective

1. that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest.

   the winning team.

   Antonyms: losing

2. charming; engaging; pleasing.

   a winning child; a winning smile.

   Synonyms: winsome, attractive
   Antonyms: repulsive

winning

/ ˈwɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive

   winning ways

   a winning smile

2. gaining victory

   the winning stroke

noun

1. 1. a shaft or seam of coal

   2. the extraction of coal or ore from the ground

2. (plural) money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling

Other Word Forms

• winningly adverb
• winningness noun
• unwinning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of winning¹

1250–1300; Middle English (noun); win ¹, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

There is concern amongst centre-left parties internationally that a rejuvenated right is doing well at the ballot box and seemingly winning the battle of ideas.

From BBC

"Look at what's happening in women's running, women are winning outright in ultra marathons and their stamina going fast can be prolonged, the whole future of women's running physically is very, very exciting," she says.

From BBC

The Red Roses, who are on a record 32-Test winning run, have not lost since that defeat at Eden Park.

From BBC

They still didn’t make winning look as simple as it should have.

From Los Angeles Times

While his defensive numbers on tackles, clearances and winning possession are almost identical to last season, Gravenberch has been getting on the ball in central areas higher up the pitch in this campaign.

From BBC

Related Words

• leading 
• successful 
• victorious